The second LittleBigPlanet patch since the games not-quite release, v1.02 doesn't fix any noticeable bugs but instead removes the controversial lyrics from the game's soundtrack.

The affected track - Tourmani Diabaté’s song “Tapha Niang” - is replaced with an instrumental version.

LBP 1.02 patch sorts out dodgy song [Eurogamer]

Performance Designed Products Inc has issued a recall notice for 57,000 of the Guitar Hero controllers. A manufacturing fault means that improperly installed batteries can leak. PDP have been informed that one gamer has suffered chemical burns due to the fault.

The affected units are Blue or White and were purchased between June and September this year. If you think you have been affected, go to www.pdp.com, where you can apply for a full refund.

Rage Wireless Guitar Used with Nintendo Wii Recalled [Consumer Affairs]

"During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur'an," admitted the company in a statement.

"We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologise for any offence that this may have caused."

Yesterday a reader sent us a link to a music file containing the two offending phrases, which can be found here. Hit the jump for the translation of the offending phrases.

The words are:

1- In the 18th second: "كل نفس ذائقة الموت" ("kollo nafsin tha'iqatol mawt", literally: 'Every soul shall have the taste of death').

2- Almost immediately after, in the 27th second: "كل من عليها فان" ("kollo man alaiha fan", literally: 'All that is on earth will perish').

Thanks to NSider for providing the link and translation.

We'll keep you updated as we hear more on how this recall effects release dates.

Qu'ran references force worldwide LittleBigPlanet recall [GamesIndustry.biz]

Users must first register their game with the website, which everyone does with every game they buy anyway *cough*. Then you fill out an online form, print it, and mail it in along with only the game card, Replacements begin shipping on July 1st on a first-come, first-serve basis. I'd urge you to hurry, but you've already been waiting nearly over two months anyway. If you haven't given up by now, what's a few more weeks? Michael Fahey

Cards Fighters DS Exchange Program Information [SNK Playmore]

We have been informed by Nintendo of America that the manufacturing of the replacement cartridges will be available on June 25th. At that time, SNK will ship the cartridges from Japan to our facility in the US and begin the process of implementing the recall. We should be able to begin providing replacements cartridges the first or second week of July. Information regarding the procedure on returning your defective cartridge to SNK will be posted on our website in the near future. I will keep you updated.

Play Nintendo and Go Nintendo are both reporting on what appears to be a third Wii remote safety strap.

This latest one appears to be thicker, longer and (no, not uncut) has a better plastic doohickey for cinching the thing to your wrist. The plastic dealio on my current old-school break-away strap always slides down, so that's a nice improvement. What I don't like is that the new strap doesn't feature that coolio Wii console shape on the end, instead it's just a rounded plastic nub. Booo! Brian Crecente

new newer wii strap? - recalled- [Play Nintendo] and ,a href="http://gonintendo.com/?p=11892">New.. new wrist straps? [Go Nintendo]

The Associated Press reports today that Nintendo announced the recall of 200,000 AC adapters for the DS and DS Lite portables in Japan.

The recall does not affect adapters overseas. Uh, oh. I hope Ashcraft didn't leave his Pink DS Lite plugged in when he went on vacation. Brian Crecente

Nintendo Recalls 200,000 AC Adapters [AP]

The PSP's Pelican Power Brick battery charger is being recalled due to potential hazard overheating. The non-Sony accessory gets hot enough to cause the battery's plastic to melt and poses as a fire threat. The Power Brick is comprised of two lithium-ion batteries mounted on plastic housing and connected via circuit board.

These chargers were available at American retailers from April 2005 right up to last month for US $20 a pop. During that period, there has been over 140 reports of overheating, one report of fire and fortunately, no injuries. And you thought your 360 got hot?

Full Story Here [Consumer Affairs] Thanks, David!

The masses are none too happy about how buggy the PSP version of Madden 06 is. The purpose of MaddenRecall is to do just that. They want EA to issue a full recall of the game and fix it. Sadly, the founders of the site think that the developer is beholden to John Madden and the NFL, while I m pretty sure it s the other way around. Power to the players and all that jazz, head on over and make your voice be heard.

Madden Recall [Official Site]

Console giant Sony has issued a recall on AC adaptors for its slimline PlayStation 2. The AC adaptors overheat and may burn users. The recall is a "precautionary" measure and at press time we haven't heard any reports of gamers' hands being barbecued. Sony set up a site to aid with the free recall process. Don't let anyone tell you Sony doesn't love you.

Sony Issues Recall for Overheating AC Adaptors [Games Industry]